As featured on NewsNow: Football news

Everton legend Reid: Barkley can be World Cup star - just like Ball!

Everton legend Peter Reid believes Ross Barkley can be a World Cup star.

The Blues midfielder has won his first senior England call this week.

"He [Barkley] has got all the attributes to be a top, top player and who knows if he keeps improving," Reid told evertonfc.com.

"There is nothing wrong with sticking young players in England squads and World Cups if they can handle it. I think he has got the right character and ability to do that.

"One of the greatest players ever to play for Everton, Alan Ball, was 21 when he got into a World Cup squad. He ended up being a World Cup winner.

"It's there for Ross but he has got to keep his head down. If he gets his club form right then who knows."

 For the big stories and the banter follow us on Twitter: @tribalfootball

Video of the day:

About the author

Tribal Football Staff

×

Subscribe and go ad-free

For only $10 a year

  1. Go Ad-Free
  2. Faster site experience
  3. Support great writing
  4. Subscribe now
Launch Offer: 2 months free
×

Subscribe and go ad-free

For only $10 a year

Subscribe now
Launch Offer: 2 months free